Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.

antique1973 · Post by **antique1973** » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:47 pm

I am looking to buy a motor for my Gem. Also can use the wood
base. Thanks!

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:08 am

I wish you the best of luck. Need a Standard motor?... no problem. Need a Home motor?... no problem. Need a Gem motor?... good luck. There was so much variation with the Gems and they used motors that had minor differences even within a particular Gem model. I don't mean to discourage you but if you don't have much invested in your incomplete Gem, you might be better off to buy a complete one. Jerry Blais

antique1973 · Post by **antique1973** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:44 am

Jerry B. wrote:I wish you the best of luck. Need a Standard motor?... no problem. Need a Home motor?... no problem. Need a Gem motor?... good luck. There was so much variation with the Gems and they used motors that had minor differences even within a particular Gem model. I don't mean to discourage you but if you don't have much invested in your incomplete Gem, you might be better off to buy a complete one. Jerry Blais

I was afraid of that. I can't recall seeing them on ebay too often so its probably going to be
a tough find. Compounding the problem I am not sure what model I have exactly. The lifter
knob on the carriage should be on the earliest model, but mine has the Gem logo. My best guess
is its like the old style lid on my L door, a holdover from the older parts during the
transitional period. I got it for $50 and it has a Model B reproducer and a 1960's repro
horn. I have been looking for a Gem for a while so I will just have to be patient to see
if I can find the right parts to finish this. Thanks Jerry.

Jerry B. · Post by **Jerry B.** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:23 pm

Maybe George V. can help you. If he can't, I don't know who to suggest... perhaps shoot up flares.

antique1973 · Post by **antique1973** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 5:34 am

Jerry B. wrote:Maybe George V. can help you. If he can't, I don't know who to suggest... perhaps shoot up flares.

Yeah, I just sent George an S.O.S. email. Wish me luck!

Phonofreak · Post by **Phonofreak** » Tue Jan 04, 2011 11:33 pm

You still made out. A Model B reproducer is certainly worth more than $50.00.
Harvey Kravitz

antique1973 · Post by **antique1973** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:54 am

Phonofreak wrote:You still made out. A Model B reproducer is certainly worth more than $50.00.
Harvey Kravitz

True, even parts-wise it was a good deal. I think my best bet is to hold onto the parts. Then if
I can find a running model A with a trashy looking case I can cannibalize the motor. Time to
play the waiting game.

Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.

Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.

Re: Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.

Re: Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.

Re: Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.

Re: Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.

Re: Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.

Re: Wanted: Gem motor, Etc.